Ingredients
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2 - 3
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3 - 4
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1/2
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1 1/2
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1
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2
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2
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1
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1
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1/2
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1
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4 - 6
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1 - 4
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8 - 10
Directions
Giardiniera, This makes a Big Batch, about 2 gallons of veggies This recipe is based on several other recipes, trying to put together a single recipe that my mother-in-law, who is taking massive doses of Coumadin and can’t have vitamin K, since it interferes with the Coumadin She really misses her veggies, especially salads, but we are trying to alleviate that! Mom can’t have lettuce, cabbage, spinach, other greens, cucumbers, or most other green stuff, which she loves She can’t even have pickles or relish on her hamburger, because she can’t have the cucumbers This stuff, chopped up, makes really great relish This also tastes great, even if you don’t have problems, but you do like pickled veggies It’s quite a bit of work to make, but you only have to do it a couple times a year, since it makes a lot Prep time does not include setting time , This makes a Big Batch, about 2 gallons of veggies This recipe is based on several other recipes, trying to put together a single recipe that my mother-in-law, who is taking massive doses of Coumadin and can’t have vitamin K, since it interferes with the Coumadin She really misses her veggies, especially salads, but we are trying to alleviate that! Mom can’t have lettuce, cabbage, spinach, other greens, cucumbers, or most other green stuff, which she loves She can’t even have pickles or relish on her hamburger, because she can’t have the cucumbers This stuff, chopped up, makes really great relish This also tastes great, even if you don’t have problems, but you do like pickled veggies It’s quite a bit of work to make, but you only have to do it a couple times a year, since it makes a lot Prep time does not include setting time
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Steps
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1
Done
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Note: Substitute Any Veggies You Like, and Omit Any That You Don't Like, but Avoid Green Veggies Unless the Giardiniera Will Be Used Within a Couple Weeks; Green Turns Gray Rapidly, Though They Will Still Taste Fine. |
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2
Done
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**if Desired, a More Mellow Taste Can Be Obtained by Using Half Distilled White Vinegar and Half Rice Vinegar or White Wine Vinegar. |
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3
Done
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You Do not Want to Use Any Colored Vinegar, Because They Will Give the Veggies a Dull, Muddy Color. |
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4
Done
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If You Followed the Preparation Directions in the Ingredients Section, You Have Already Completed Most of Your Preparation Work, but There's Still a Little Left to Do. |
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5
Done
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Rinse Any Veggies That Haven't Been Done, and Spin or Pat Them Dry, or Whatever Seems Appropriate. |
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6
Done
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Place the Squash and Eggplant Pieces in a Colander, Sprinkle the Cut Sides Generously With Kosher Salt, and Set Aside For Their Juices to Drain. |
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7
Done
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Bring a Medium Saucepan, Half Full of Water, to a Full Rolling Boil, and Fill Your Sink Half Full of Ice and Water; Lots of Ice. |
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8
Done
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Drop the Unpeeled Pearl Onions in the Boiling Water For 50-60 Seconds to Loosen Their Peels, and Transfer to Sink Using a Slotted Spoon. |
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9
Done
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When Cooled, Cut Off the Ends, Squeeze Gently, and the Onions Should Just Pop Out. |
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10
Done
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If You Want to Keep the Different Veggies Separated So You Can Compose the Jar (s) of Pickled Stuff, Have Someone Help You Transfer Stuff from the Sink to a Colander to Drain, Then Into Baggies or to Small Dishes as Soon as Cooled. |
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11
Done
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Otherwise, Just Keep Dumping Them Into the Sink, Adding More Ice Whenever Necessary. |
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12
Done
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Blanch the Peeled Garlic in Boiling Water For 30 Seconds, Then Transfer to Sink. |
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13
Done
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Repeat With Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Daikon, Radishes, Green Beans, Carrots, Banana, Jalapeno, and Cherry Peppers, and Asparagus Spears. |
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14
Done
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the Cauliflower Should Be Blanched For About 60 Seconds, and the Celery and Grape Tomatoes For 10 Seconds Each, Just Long Enough to Set Their Color. |
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15
Done
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Wash Salt Off Squash and Eggplant, and Blanch Them For 30 Seconds, Then Transfer to Sink Just Long Enough to Cool, Then Blot Dry. |
